Three more names are set to play the heroes in a half shell in the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" at Paramount Pictures and Platinum Dunes. Pete Ploszek ("Parks and Recreation") has been cast as Leonardo, Jeremy Howard ("Breaking Bad") will play Donatello and Noel Fisher ("Hatfields & McCoys") will play Michaelangelo. They join the already … [Read more...]
Megan Fox Joins “Ninja Turtles” Reboot
February 22, 2013 by
Megan Fox and Michael Bay appear to have buried the hatchet, and not in each other's heads. Fox will star as April O’Neil, the journalist character and female lead in the upcoming live-action "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" reboot at Paramount Pictures. Bay revealed the news on his site, saying: "TMNT: we are bringing Megan Fox back into the … [Read more...]
“G.I. Joe: Retaliation” Ninja Trailer
January 24, 2013 by
Paramount Pictures will air an exclusive, action-packed four-minute preview for "G.I. Joe Retaliation 3D" in theaters this weekend. The clip will appear in front of fantasy adventure "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters". In the lead-up, the studio has released a 90-second segment of the four-minute clip showcasing some never-before-seen ninja … [Read more...]
Bay’s “Ninja Turtles” Reboot Delayed
June 16, 2012 by
For what looks like the third time this month, Paramount Pictures has pushed back another of its upcoming projects by several months. The Hollywood Reporter says that the planned reboot of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise, which was originally slated for December 2013, is now targeting a May 2014 release. The reason for the delay is … [Read more...]
“Ninja Turtles” Feature Reboot This Year
June 10, 2012 by
The Province reports that the Michael Bay-produced "Ninja Turtles" reboot will begin shooting later this year. In fact, Paramount Pictures is looking to start principal photography late this summer or early in the fall in Vancouver. The film is live-action but the turtles are expected to be motion capture CGI - ala last year's "Rise of the … [Read more...]
Bay Responds To “Ninja Turtles” Criticism
March 21, 2012 by
Over the weekend Michael Bay dropped a rather unexpected comment that Platinum Dunes' "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" reboot would feature an alien origin for the half-shelled heroes. The news caused something of an online furore, fans of the characters quickly slamming the "Transformers" helmer and those working on the film for the change. Now, … [Read more...]
Teenage Alien Ninja Turtles?
March 19, 2012 by
Extra-terrestrial heroes in a half shell? Michael Bay spoke about Platinum Dunes' plans for the new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie a few days ago at the 2012 Nickelodeon Upfront at the Lincoln Center in New York. "When you see this movie, kids are going to believe that one day these turtles actually do exist…when we are done with this … [Read more...]
Liebesman In Talks For “Ninja Turtles”
February 15, 2012 by
Jonathan Liebesman ("Battle Los Angeles," "Wrath of the Titans") is in talks to direct a live-action reboot of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise at Paramount Pictures and Platinum Dunes says Reuters. Liebesman is one of three directors who had been under consideration for this new take on the popular comic book and television series … [Read more...]
